Environmental art

What is Environmental Art?

Environmental art is a collective term that refers to a wide range of artistic practices and works that engage with historical and ecological themes. The term often encompasses ecological concerns, although it is not exclusively defined by them. Environmental art acknowledges and appreciates the early history of the environmental art movement, including works with activist themes and those celebrating the connection between nature and the artist through the use of natural materials.
Wrapped Monumento to Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza del Duomo

Javacheff Christo

Wrapped Monumento to Vittorio Emanuele, Piazza del Duomo, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Photograph

EUR 2,400

Reichstag/Berlin Nacht, Wrapped

Javacheff Christo

Reichstag/Berlin Nacht, Wrapped, 1995

Limited Edition Print

Photograph

EUR 10,000

The Pont Neuf Wrapped Reflecting Bridge PN-150

Javacheff Christo

The Pont Neuf Wrapped Reflecting Bridge PN-150, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Photograph

EUR 14,000

Ericsson Display Monitor Unit 3111, Wrapped, Project for Personal Computer

Javacheff Christo

Ericsson Display Monitor Unit 3111, Wrapped, Project for Personal Computer, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 12,000

Pumpkin Army

Yayoi Kusama

Pumpkin Army, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 45,000 - 50,000

Shangai Expo Silk Scarf Yellow

Yayoi Kusama

Shangai Expo Silk Scarf Yellow, 2010

Tapestry

Mixed Media

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

Red and Yellow Pumpkins

Yayoi Kusama

Red and Yellow Pumpkins, 2015

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

EUR 1,850

Insiders No7

Antony Gormley

Insiders No7, 1998

Painting

Mixed Media

GBP 19,500 - 25,000

The king

Blek Le Rat

The king, 2023

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 1,850

L'anarchiste

Blek Le Rat

L'anarchiste, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 3,600

The Homeless

Blek Le Rat

The Homeless, 2022

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 2,400

Le Guerrier – édition spéciale

Blek Le Rat

Le Guerrier – édition spéciale, 2020

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 5,500

Grapes (Kusama 29)

Yayoi Kusama

Grapes (Kusama 29), 1983

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Vase (2) (Kusama 167)

Yayoi Kusama

Vase (2) (Kusama 167), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 17,000 - 21,000

Shoes (Kusama 30)

Yayoi Kusama

Shoes (Kusama 30), 1984

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Pumpkin ST (Kusama 301)

Yayoi Kusama

Pumpkin ST (Kusama 301), 2001

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 46,000 - 57,000

Nouveau Realism

Nouveau Réalisme is an artistic movement founded in 1960 by art critic Pierre Restany and painter Yves Klein during a collective exhibition at a gallery in Milan. Restany wrote the original manifesto in April 1960, proclaiming the movement. In October of that year, nine artists, including Martial Raysse, Yves Klein, Daniel Spoerri, Jean Tinguely, Arman, Pierre Restany, and three Ultra-Lettrists—Jacques de la Villeglé, François Dufrêne, and Raymond Hains—signed the declaration. In 1961, the movement expanded to include Mimmo Rotella, Niki de Saint Phalle, Gérard Deschamps, and César. The movement emphasized a return to reality in art, often incorporating everyday objects and exploring the boundaries between art and life.

Shock Art

Shock Art is an art movement that uses disturbing images, scents, or sounds to provoke a strong, often shocked, reaction from viewers. It is often regarded as a form of social commentary, with critics and supporters debating whether its impact is positive or negative. Shock Art frequently employs taboo, obscene, or outrageous elements to challenge societal norms and provoke critical thought.

Chinese Contemporary art

Chinese Contemporary Art is marked by a wide range of styles and experimental approaches. In the 1980s, avant-garde exhibitions were often shut down by government officials. The 1990s saw the rise of political pop and cynical realism, while China's One-Child Policy influenced artists to explore the individual as a subject matter.

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